Short interviews with authors of recently published books
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Alaskan Authors Podcasts
Welcome to The State I Am In, a podcast that amplifies the voices and stories of Alaskans, hosted by fellow Alaskan, Manny Coelho. Each week, we dive deep with hunters, aurora chasers, athletes, entrepreneurs, elected leaders, and everyday heroes to explore the topics that matter most in the Last Frontier. Through engaging conversations, we uncover insights, gain practical tools for daily life, and strengthen our connection to this incredible place we call home. Expect long-form interviews, ...
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Michael Dukes is a 3rd generation Alaskan and an underpaid radio talk host. He tackles the news of the day with dry wit and humor. As a Libertarian he eschews the same old US vs THEM and LEFT vs RIGHT dichotomy. He also covers things happening in the world of entertainment, sports, pop culture, technology and pretty much anything else shiny that happens to stray across his path. He can be heard daily on the internet at www.michaeldukesshow.com.
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Kitchen table conversations with poets, hosted by Han VanderHart.
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American Radio Journal is a weekly half hour program focusing on pro-growth economic policies and current events. Host Lowman Henry interviews some of the nation's top policy experts; Scott Parkinson from the Club for Growth has the Real Story from Washington, D.C.; Eric Boehm of Reason magazine reports on the impact of federal policies; And, Dr. Paul Kengor from the American Spectator, Colin Hanna of Let Freedom Ring USA, and Jonathan Williams from the American Legislative Exchange Council ...
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Laurie Hood has dedicated her life to fighting for animal rights and saving animals. Laurie’s podcast is back and better than ever, with a new name to reflect her work with individuals who share her values. Laurie Hood’s Difference Makers celebrates the work of advocates from across the globe—the "difference makers" who are doing extraordinary things to help animals and those who are genuinely making the world a better place. In each episode of Laurie Hood’s Difference Makers, Laurie and her ...
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k6224jXaKAIPIbbt1TrR We invite people of all backgrounds to share their stories through nuanced conversations and forward thinking... and not taking ourselves too seriously. Everyone’s story matters, every voice is important. Life is polarizing but not everything is black and white. Come join us as we Fade to Gray.
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Alaska is experiencing a rapid pace of climate change. Witnessing the changes from the bird's eye view of a Super Cub airplane has inspired a series of conversations and interviews with experts around Alaska. Adapting to the changes is key, and staying connected and informed. The wide range of topics include climate and aviation. Learning can be an adventure while adapting and cultivating happiness in this informative podcast. Alaska Climate & Aviation has evolved from All Cooped Up Alaska, ...
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A collection of Short Stories by action author Basil Sands. These stories will get your heart racing in thirty minutes or less as you plummet to the depths of human emotion and the desire to protect what is dearest when all hell breaks loose and there is no one there to do anything about it but an Average Joe...or an almost Average Joe. Think of each episode as something like the Twilight Zone, with guns, knives, and whatever the hero can find to defend themselves and their families from the ...
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Bailey Berg discusses her new book Secret Alaska: A Guide to the Weird, Wonderful, and Obscure with Mike Chmielewski.By Big Cabbage Radio
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Supremes Hear Challenge to Presidential Authority
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30:02(January 3, 2026 – January 9, 2026) This week on American Radio Journal: Lowman Henry talks with Hans von Spakovsky about a Supreme Court challenge to Presidential appointment authority; Scott Parkinson from the Club for Growth has the Real Story on key 2026 U.S. Senate races; Eric Boehm of Reason magazine looks at the economic mis-steps of the 202…
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#021 From What If? to What's Next? - Manny Coelho
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19:44This is the final episode of 2025 — it’s just me. In this solo episode, I reflect on the first nine months of The State I Am In: what started as a simple “what if” has grown into real conversations with remarkable Alaskans, unexpected lessons about creation and consistency, and a deeper understanding of what this place — and its people — truly repr…
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The Book of Reservations is the second installment of The Ghost Table trilogy. It picks up one year after The Coat Check Girl ends. It is autumn 2000 and Miss Sylvie’s Bistrot in Greenwich Village, New York is struggling to survive.By Big Cabbage Radio
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(December 27, 2025 – January 2, 2026) This week on American Radio Journal: Lowman Henry talks with Tim Chapman from Advancing American Freedom about a return to traditional conservatism; Scott Parkinson from the Club for Growth has the Real Story on key 2026 congressional races; Eric Boehm of Reason magazine reports the Trump Administration has suc…
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#020 Beyond the Bear: Part 2 - Tyler Johnson
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36:18In Part Two of this wide-ranging conversation, Manny finishes his conversation with Tyler Johnson for a story that takes an unexpected and unforgettable turn. After surviving a life-or-death grizzly bear attack, Tyler shares another wild moment from his life in the Alaska wilderness—this time on the remote Aleutian Island of Adak. What began as a d…
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Unfinished tells the story of how music and technology have co-evolved over the past 60,000 years.By Big Cabbage Radio
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Final Friday 12/19/25 | Chris Cheng | Willie Waffle
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2:05:55Today we dive into one final topic for the year and then we get to finish up the final broadcast day of 2025 with Top Shot Chris Cheng and Willie Waffle.By 860173
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(December 20, 2025 – December 26, 2025) This week on American Radio Journal: Lowman Henry talks with Ryan Young of the Competitive Enterprise Institute about the state of the U.S. economy; Scott Parkinson from the Club for Growth has the Real Story on policy changes needed to address affordability; Eric Boehm and Stephanie Slade of Reason magazine …
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Thursday 12/18/25 | The Whatever Show
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1:55:41Today we talk about whatever we want to. It will be Christmas music, recipes and more memories. We'll also talk about what forms my philosophy on the world and how I handle the news and politics on a daily basis. Phone lines will be open so you can help steer the conversations as well.By 860173
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Rick Thoman~20th Edition~Arctic Report Card 2025
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44:20Send us a text The 20th edition of the Arctic Report Card was released on December 16th, 2025 with an impressive compilation of scientific reports on the Arctic. Today's conversation is with editor and long-time contributor, Rick Thoman, who is an award winning climate specialist at IARC’s Alaska Center for Climate Assessment and Preparedness(ACCAP…
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Wednesday 12/17/25 | Christmas Cheer & Memories | Author Rod Pyle
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1:58:42Today we'll hang out in hour one and just reminisce in Christmas memories and cheer, by taking some phone calls and chatting. then in hour two I'll be joined by my friend Rod Pyle, who's going to talk with us about the modern space race era and everything else from out in the 'black'.By 860173
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Brian Brettschneider~High Winds~NOAA~Winter Preparedness
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32:06Send us a text Long time contributor and climatologist, Brian Brettschneider, who works for the National Weather Service, provides in depth knowledge on why it was so windy in Palmer and Anchorage, Alaska for several days in a row recently. Brian explains how NOAA plays an important role in forecasting weather for aviation as well as the public on …
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Tuesday 12/16/25 | Christmas Time Top 3 | Holiday PMA
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1:57:19Today it's Brad Keithley's final Weekly Top 3, with a Christmas twist! Followed by Chris Story's life coaching plus Holiday Memories.By 860173
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Monday 12/15/25 | Christmas Special - Favorite Movies & Shows
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1:56:10Today we start day 1 of our Christmas Special Shows. We'll talk about the movies that make your Holiday special. Phone lines will be open for you to share your favorites and I'll have some stories about some of the biggest Christmas hits that you Love.By 860173
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#019 Beyond the Bear: Part 1 - Tyler Johnson
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2:04:58Tyler Johnson grew up in Sterling, Alaska, raised in the outdoors alongside his dad, a longtime game warden. Hunting, fishing, hiking, and navigating wild places weren’t just pastimes — they were normal to life on the Kenai Peninsula. In this episode, Tyler recounts his sudden encounter with a grizzly bear in August 2024 at Resurrection Pass in gri…
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Friday 12/12/25 | Headlines, Discussions, Calls | Willie Waffle
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1:56:49Today we'll hit headlines from around the country and even Canada. We'll also open up the phones and talk with you about our favorite Friday topic. As usual we'll finish up our Friday and start our weekend with our entertainment critic Willie Waffle.By 860173
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How AARP Makes Health Care Unaffordable for Its Members
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30:02(December 13, 2025 – December 19, 2025) This week on American Radio Journal: Lowman Henry talks with Phil Kerpen of American Commitment about a new report on AARP's involvement in the health care subsidy debate; Scott Parkinson from the Club for Growth has the Real Story on President Trump hitting the trail on an "affordability" tour; Eric Boehm of…
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Thursday 12/11/25 | Headlines, AKREADS, More | Open Calls
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1:54:59Today we'll dive into some of the headlines including some discussion on the Alaska Reads Act and the uneven effects it seems to be having around the state. We'll also open up the phone lines and let you drive the bus on the discussion, talking about whatever you want.By 860173
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Tuesday 12/6/25 | Keithley's Top 3 | Story's PMA Boost
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1:56:29Today we'll diving into the Weekly Top 3 with Brad Keithley from Alaskans for Sustainable Budgets. This weeks topics: what does the Constitution say about our share of resources; Persiley sees the effect but not the cause; there's no 'there' there. Then I'll recap with some of my thoughts and then we'll finish up in hour two with our weekly lifecoa…
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Frances Klein (Of the Alaskan Rural, the Quantifying Work That Poets Do Best, and the Emotional Intensity of Writing Labor)
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1:03:07Of Poetry is hosted by Han VanderHart, author of Larks (Ohio UP, 2025). -- Read: Three Poems by Frances Klein at Cultural Daily Purchase: Another Life (Riot in Your Throat Press, 2025) Frances Klein is an Alaskan poet and teacher. Klein is the author of the poetry collection Another Life (Riot in Your Throat Press, 2025). She is also the author of …
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Wednesday 12/10/25 | Reason's Zachary Christensen | Dave Bronson
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1:57:31Today we'll chat with Reason's Zachary Christensen about the potential damage that a return to defined benefits could bring to the state's already shaky fiscal footing. Then in hour two we'll visit with Candidate for Governor Dave Bronson and talk about his upcoming visit to Homer.By 860173
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#018 Stop Alaskan Trawler Bycatch - David Bayes
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1:11:18In this episode, Manny sits down with David Bayes, a lifelong Alaskan fisherman, charter captain, and one of the most visible leaders in the movement to reform Alaska’s trawl bycatch system. David grew up in Homer, spent more than two decades working on the water, and now helps lead the statewide conversation through the rapidly growing Stop Alaska…
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Monday 12/8/25 | Headlines, Holidays | Donna Arduin & Joe Geldhof
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1:58:43Today we'll spend hour one going over some of the weekend headlines from around the state as well as lay out some of the upcoming Christmas stuff. Then in hour two we'll visit with former OMB Director Donna Arduin and Attorney Joe Geldhof about the fiscal future of the state.By 860173
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Friday 12/5/25 | Open Line, Open Forum, Headlines | Willie Waffle
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1:56:33Today it's you, me and our favorite topic. We'll cover headlines from around the country and take some calls as well. We'll finish up with our entertainment critic Willie Waffle.By 860173
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(December 6, 2025 – December 12, 2025) This week on American Radio Journal: Kathy Hoekstra from the Pacific Legal Foundation has an American Heroes interview with Sarah Dahlstrom of Viking Lumber on threats to the Alaskan timber industry: Scott Parkinson from the Club for Growth has the Real Story on a Republican victory in the Tennessee special co…
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Thursday 12/4/25 | Nikolaevsk School Approved | Wheelchairs for Warriors
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2:00:50It's all feel good, all day today. We start off in hour one with Natalie Thomas with the Nikolaevsk Charter School Association. We'll talk about their journey to approval of their local charter school and where they go from here. Then in hour two we'll talk to Crystal Laramore with the Wheelchairs for Warriors project about what they do, how they g…
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Wednesday 12/3/25 | Open Line and Open Forum
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1:54:18Today it's just you and me and whatever we'd like to talk aboutBy 860173
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Tuesday 12/2/25 | The Weekly Top 3 | Lifecoaching Segment
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1:56:48Today its the Weekly Top 3 from Brad Keithley from Alaskans for Sustainable Budgets. This weeks topics: The challenge facing the Fall Forecast; Is Lt Gov Dahlstrom duplicitous or just dumb; Ralph Samuels is a nice guy....but....Then in hour two we'll recap with some of my thoughts and then we'll finish up with Christ Story from Homer who'll give us…
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Monday 12/1/25 | Holiday Headlines | Candidate/Author Daniel Cooper
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1:57:22Today we'll catch up on on all the headlines from around the state from over the Holiday weekend. It'll be pretty laid back. then in hour two we'll visit with candidate Daniel Cooper, who's not only a candidate for AKLEG, but also writes for the Alaska Watchman.By 860173
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#017 Money Mindset for Every Alaskan - Chad Hufford
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1:13:41My guest today is Chad Hufford; Financial planner, founder of Veritas Wealth Management in Anchorage, author of Forging Financial Freedom, and host of The Blue Collar Millionaire Show. Chad is a lifelong Alaskan whose approach to money is shaped by the realities so many of us face in the Last Frontier: high cost of living, seasonal work, opportunit…
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Wednesday 11/26/25 | Thanksgiving Special - Calls, memories & more
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1:56:29Today we'll spend the whole show chatting with you about your favorite Thanksgiving memories. We'll take some calls from you to share your own memories and I'll have favorite traditions, memories, recipes and more. Let's be Thankful together!By 860173
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(November 29, 2025 – December 5, 2025) This week on American Radio Journal: Lowman Henry talks with Ed Haislmaier of the Heritage Foundation about challenges facing the health care system; Scott Parkinson from the Club for Growth has the Real Story on 2026 gubernatorial races in Florida and Pennsylvania; Eric Boehm of Reason magazine talks about th…
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Tuesday 11/25/25 | Keithley's Weekly Top 3 | Story's storytime and uplift
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1:54:02Today we'll dive into the deep end with Brad Keithley from Alaskans For Sustainable Budgets. This weeks topics: catching up on Cook Inlet LNG; catching up on North Slope crude; REAL inflation vs income. then in hour two we'll chat a bit and then finish up with Chris Story who comes in to give us a bit of a lifecoaching lesson and personal uplift.…
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Monday 11/24/25 | Headlines, Thanksgiving Traditions & more
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1:54:04Today we'll cover some of the wild headlines from around the state that happened over the weekend. Then we'll dive into some of the biggest traditions for Thanksgiving from around the country.By 860173
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Friday 11/21/25 | Headlines, ATF & USPS | Chris Cheng | Willie Waffle
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1:56:13Today we'll dive into the headlines from around the country. Including the latest from the Post Office and the installation of a new ATF Chief. Then in hour two we'll visit with Top Shot Chris Cheng and then finish up with our entertainment critic Willie Waffle.By 860173
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November 22, 2025 – November 28, 2025) This week on American Radio Journal: Lowman Henry talks with Vincent Vernuccio from the Institute for the American Worker about new legislation designed to protect worker rights; Scott Parkinson from the Club for Growth has the Real Story on the Texas redistricting headed for the Supreme Court; Eric Boehm of R…
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Thursday 11/20/25 | Headlines & Gaslines | Candidate Shelley Hughes
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1:57:27WE start off in hour one with a clutch of headlines, including a new request from the AKLNG folks to have the state cover any potential losses from tax changes. We'll discuss. Then in hour two we'll visit with candidate for Governor Shelley Hughes about her vision for Alaska.By 860173
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Wednesday 11/19/25 | Kevin McCabe | Melissa Burnett
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1:58:15Today we've got a full boat starting in hour one with Rep Kevin McCabe, who's in the running to fill the seat of Senator Mike Shower. We'll discuss the domino effect and ramifications on the AKLEG for the coming session. Then in hour wo we'll do a debriefing with former School Board President Melissa Burnett from Fairbanks.…
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Monday 11/17/25 | Hughes Resigns | Headlines & Calls
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1:55:01Today we'll hit all the headlines from over the weekend, including the resignation of Shelley Hughes from the Legislature and what that means for the balance. We'll also cover the appointment process for Mike Shower's replacement, plus some local news from around the state. We'll add in some of your phone calls if you want to participate as well.…
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Nicole Cooley (Of Form and Flood, the Documentation of Grief, and Poetry That Violates Rules)
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1:01:16Of Poetry is hosted by Han VanderHart, author of Larks (Ohio UP, 2025). -- Read: "Mother Water Ash" (Poets.org) Purchase: MOTHER WATER ASH(Louisiana State University Press 2024) Nicole Cooley grew up in New Orleans and is the author of seven books of poems, most recently MOTHER WATER ASH(Louisiana State University Press 2024), as well as OF MARRIAG…
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Tuesday 11/18/25 | Keithley's Top 3 | Recap | Story's Lifecoaching
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1:55:47Today we start off with Brad Keithley's Weekly Top 3. This weeks topics: the needed discussion for the education task force; it's your fault, not it's my fault; the how do we pay discussion. Then in hour two we'll recap with some of my thoughts and then finish up on a positive note with our friend Chris Story who brings us our weekly lifecoaching l…
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#016 4T% Ranch: Cold Hard Cattle - Ben Adams
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1:43:42In this episode I sit down with Ben Adams, owner and operator of 4T% Ranch in Soldotna, Alaska, to talk about the work, the cost, and the conviction behind one of the wildest modern ranching stories I have ever heard. Ben grew up poor in Canada with a legally blind father, learned responsibility early, and eventually "fluked" his way into a career …
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Friday 11/14/25 | David Codrea from WarOnGuns | Headlines | Waffle
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1:56:01Today we start off the show with a 'bang', chatting with our friend David Codrea from WarOnGuns.com. We'll chat about some of his latest writings and his current thoughts on the culture. Then in hour two we'll hit some other headlines and then finish up with Willie Waffle with our entertainment review.…
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(November 15, 2025 – November 21, 2025) This week on American Radio Journal: Lowman Henry talks with Emily Hamilton from the Mercatus Center at George Mason University about the factors that make housing unaffordable; Scott Parkinson from the Club for Growth has the Real Story on the end of the federal government shutdown; Eric Boehm of Reason maga…
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Thursday 11/13/25 | Jennifer Seymour | Headlines | Homer Chamber
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1:56:53Today we'll start in hour one with Jennifer Seymour, who's bringing visibility to Breast Cancer Awareness with a Fab Over 40 competition. Then we'll talk about the end of the shutdown and the 'gelding' of the Alaska Governors office. Then in hour two we'll visit with Brad Anderson from the Homer Chamber of Commerce about their Shop Local Bingo.…
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Wednesday 11/12/25 | Hump Day Headlines & Phone Calls, Open Line
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1:47:33Today its just you and me, we'll cover headlines and talk about whatever you folks call in about. Phones will be open for the full show.By 860173
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Tuesday 11/11/25 | Vet's Day | Weekly Top 3 | PMA Time
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1:57:14Today we'll start in hour one with Brad Keithley from Alaskans for Sustainable Budgets. This Weeks Top 3 include: what's missing in the Governor's Race so far; the irritating thing about the top 20% support of taxes; what the PFC first quarter returns tell us. Then in hour two we'll recap and highlight and then finish up with Chris Story for our PM…
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Monday 11/10/25 | Headlines | Foodbank Fundraiser | Marine Birthday
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1:54:15Monday 11/10/25 | Headlines | Foodbank Fundraiser | Marine BirthdayBy 860173
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Friday 11/7/25 | Calls, Headlines & Discussion | Top Shot Chris Cheng
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1:56:18Today we'll cover our favorite topic in hour one with your phone calls. Then in hour two we'll visit with Top Shot Chris Cheng and then finish with Willie Waffle.By 860173
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